Hank Jones
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Hank Jones was born on July 31, 1918, in Vicksburg[1][2][3][4][5] and died on May 16, 2010, in New York City[6][1][7][2][4]. He held United States citizenship[8] and attended Oakland University.
His professional occupations included pianist, composer, jazz musician, bandleader, music arranger, and recording artist[1]. He worked within the jazz genre[9].
Throughout his career, he was a member of The Great Jazz Trio, The Gigi Gryce - Donald Byrd Jazz Laboratory, Hank Jones Trio, and The Jones Brothers. His accomplishments were recognized with the National Medal of Arts, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and NEA Jazz Masters[10][11].
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[12]
- Occupation: recording artist[13], songwriter[14], university teacher[15], musician[16]
- Employer: Osaka College of Music[17]
- Educated at: Oakland University[18]
- Award received: National Medal of Arts[19], Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[20], NEA Jazz Masters[21]
- Member of: The Great Jazz Trio[22], The Gigi Gryce - Donald Byrd Jazz Laboratory[23], Hank Jones Trio[24], The Jones Brothers[25], The Jazz Piano Quartet[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Genre: jazz[28]
- Record label: Savoy Records[29]
- Discography: Hank Jones discography[30]
- Commons category: Hank Jones[31]
- Family name: Jones[32]
- Given name: Henry[33], William[34]
- Instrument: piano[35]
- Described by source: Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[37]
- Birth name: Henry William Jones, Jr.[38]
- Name in native language: Hank Jones[39]
- Different from: Henry Jones[40]
- Start of work period: 1944[41]
Why It Matters
Hank Jones has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
FAQs
Where was Hank Jones born?
Hank Jones was born in Vicksburg[2].
Where did Hank Jones die?
Hank Jones died in New York City[4].
What did Hank Jones do for work?
Hank Jones worked as a pianist[5], composer[6], jazz musician[7], bandleader[8], and music arranger[9].
Where did Hank Jones go to school?
Hank Jones was educated at Oakland University[18].
What awards did Hank Jones receive?
Honors received include National Medal of Arts[19], Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[20], and NEA Jazz Masters[21].